Author Archives: Rob Mahon
RCMP notes increase in grandparent scams
A common form of telephone scam targeting seniors is rearing its ugly head in Manitoba once again, and Manitoba RCMP are warning people to be on the lookout for suspicious phone calls. In a release, R...
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Turko, Klippenstein soak in first NHL camps
For two weeks, Carter Klippenstein and Brady Turko got to see exactly what all their hard work had been building toward up close. The two veteran Wheat Kings forwards returned to the team this week af...
Sep 23, 2025 Wearing his familiar number 7, Brady Turko is ready to get going with the Wheat Kings after his first taste of NHL action. (Photo by Keith Hershmiller)
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog, September 23
Well... that sure was a weekend all right. If you had told me before opening weekend that the Brandon Wheat Kings were going to go 3-for-6 on the power play and score 11 goals in two games, I'd have s...
Sep 23, 2025 A return to an old number is working well for Jordan Gavin, who has four points in two games. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Wheat Kings fall after third period collapse in Moose Jaw
For a moment, it looked like the Brandon Wheat Kings had bounced back nicely from a disappointing opening night. Then, suddenly, an evening in Moose Jaw turned sour. Jordan Gavin, Caleb Hadland, Easto...
Sep 20, 2025 Jayden Kraus sprawls back on a chance by the Moose Jaw Warriors in the second period in Moose Jaw. (Photo by Nick Pettigrew)
Opening night comeback falls just short for Wheat Kings
On their opening night, in front of a crowd of over 4200, the Brandon Wheat Kings showed some fight after going down in the first half. They didn't leave themselves enough time to claw their way back,...
Sep 19, 2025 Luke Mistelbacher will turn pro with the AHL's Belleville Senators. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
Western Manitoba Women's Centre receives $100,000 from provincial government
The new location of the Western Manitoba Women's Centre (WMWC) is receiving $100,000 from the provincial government, Municipal and Northern Relations Minister Glen Simard announced today at the grand ...
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Wheat Kings foresee skill, grit, and depth driving strong season
When the Brandon Wheat Kings bid for the Memorial Cup hosting position last season, they were adamant they were going to be in the tournament one way or another. In other words, they've always had a h...
Sep 18, 2025 For the second season in a row, the Brandon Wheat Kings will open on home ice against the Moose Jaw Warriors. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
In The Field: Brandon Wheat Kings Blog September 17
Fans have spent all summer wondering what the Brandon Wheat Kings' roster will look like on opening night, debating which of the returning players will step up, waiting to see which of the rookies wil...
Sep 17, 2025 Ben Binder Nord drives the net against the Swift Current Broncos in what turns out to be a 6-5 Wheat Kings overtime win. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
First NHL experience gives Burzynski confidence ahead of new season
For Grayson Burzynski, earning an invite to his first ever NHL rookie camp was a great feeling, but that was nothing compared to the feeling of actually being there. The 2005-born defenseman, acquired...
Sep 17, 2025 Grayson Burzynski (left) has returned from his first NHL rookie games with the Boston Bruins. (Photo by Nick Nielsen)
Jacobson embraces year of firsts, new responsibilities
When Jaxon Jacobson looks around the Wheat Kings' dressing room, he sees something he's never seen before in his career: multiple players younger than him. Always at least one step ahead of his age gr...
Sep 17, 2025 Jaxon Jacobson finishes off a pretty passing play with a slick backhander against the Swift Current Broncos. (Photo by Scramble Studio)
